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38
Oct. 23, 2023

Episode 38 – Resurrecting Her “Dark Shadows” Memories With Kathryn Leigh Scott - Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’s bewitching conversation with actress Kathryn Leigh Scott, he asks her why she left "Dark Shadows" - the most popular daytime series of all time - after 309 episodes, what it was like working on classic films like "The Great Gatsby" with Robert Redford & Mia Farrow and "The Greek Tycoon" with Anthony Quinn & Jacqueline Bisset, her guest starring roles on hit TV series like "Little House on the Prairie", "Dynasty", "Star Trek The Next Generation" & her most r...
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Oct. 23, 2023

Episode 37– Resurrecting Her “Dark Shadows” Memories With Kathryn Leigh Scott - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has a spellbinding conversation with actress Kathryn Leigh Scott who is best known for starring in the classic supernatural daytime soap opera "Dark Shadows". During their bewitching conversation, Kathryn tells Tony about growing up on a farm in the Midwest, moving to NYC to attend classes at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, working as a "Bunny" server at the original New York Playboy Club to pay the bills, how she landed the role of "Maggie Ev...
36
Oct. 9, 2023

Episode 36 – Discussing His Devious Ways On Dynasty With Gordon Thomson – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’s fun conversation with actor Gordon Thomson, they discuss his character Adam Carrington's dastardly ways on “Dynasty”, how much fun he had being the ultimate “son of a bitch” on the popular prime time soap opera, what was it like when fans would confuse him with his on screen character, why he chose not to be an “out” gay actor during his career, his impressions of legendary movie star Rock Hudson when he guest-starred on the show, his memories of the fabulo...
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Oct. 9, 2023

Episode 35 - Discussing His Devious Ways On Dynasty With Gordon Thomson - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has a fascinating conversation with actor Gordon Thomson who is best known for playing the evil, yet dashing, Adam Carrington, on the 1980s prime-time soap opera “Dynasty”! During their fascinating conversation, Gordon talks about his start in the theater in Canada with Gilda Radner, Martin Short, and Eugene Levy, becoming a catalog model, moving to New York City to join the cast of the daytime soap opera “Ryan’s Hope” in the role of Egyptol...
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Sept. 25, 2023

Episode 34 – Behind The Scenes of “Grease” With Director Randal Kleiser – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’s captivating interview with film director Randal Kleiser, they discuss his experience working with famed choreographer Pat Birch on all the musical numbers in “Grease”, how the number “There Are Worst Things I Can Do” - sung by Stockard Channing - was almost cut from the film, all the challenges he faced filming the dance contest sequence, how everyone on set was surprised by the sexy costume Olivia Newton John showed up wearing to film the number “You’re Th...
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Sept. 25, 2023

Episode 33 – Behind The Scenes of “Grease” With Director Randal Kleiser – Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has a fascinating conversation with celebrated film director Randal Kleiser – who is best known for directing the blockbuster movie musical “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John! During their captivating conversation, Randal talks about what it was like working with John Travolta (before “Grease”) on the TV movie “The Boy In The Plastic Bubble”, what legendary movie producer Alan Carr was like working with, how director Robe...
32
Sept. 10, 2023

Episode 32 – Uncovering What Makes “Smallville” Star John Glover Tick – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’ captivating interview with actor – John Glover, they discuss his contribution of bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the attention of TV audiences with roles like his Emmy-nominated performance in the TV movie “An Early Frost”, memories of his Tony Award-winning role in Terence McNally's "Love! Valour! Compassion!", what Meryl Streep was like when he played her brother in her very first film “Julia”, the unique way he and the cast of "Batman: The Animated Series" rec...
Guest: John Glover
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Sept. 10, 2023

Episode 31 –Uncovering What Makes "Smallville" Star John Glover Tick – Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an insightful chat with Tony Award winner & Emmy Nominated actor – John Glover -- who is best known for his villainous roles in TV and film, including the role of Lionel Luthor on the popular TV series “Smallville” and the voice of the Riddler on “Batman: The Animated Series”. During their unfiltered conversation, John discusses his love for the theater, what it was like working with legendary directors like John Frankenheimer, Joe Dante...
Guest: John Glover
30
Aug. 28, 2023

Episode 30 - Chatting With Kiera Chaplin On Preserving Her Grandfather Charlie Chaplin's Legacy – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’s fascinating interview with Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter - Kiera Chaplin - they discuss her crazy adventures living in Paris as a professional fashion model, what it was like doing shooting with world-famous fashion photographers Mario Testino and Herb Ritts for some of the greatest fashion designers likeKarl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani & Tommy Hilfiger, how she felt being awarded a "Lifestyle Icon" award by the Vienna Awards for Fashion and Lifestyle, her ...
Guest: Kiera Chaplin
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Aug. 28, 2023

Episode 29 - Chatting With Kiera Chaplin On Preserving Her Grandfather Charlie Chaplin's Legacy – Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an exciting conversation with model, entrepreneur, and actress Kiera Chaplin who -- is the granddaughter of legendary filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and the great-granddaughter of playwright Eugene O’Neill. During their entertaining chat, Kiera talks about growing up in the small town in Switzerland where her grandfather retired after leaving the U.S., what it was like growing up with such an iconic last name, meeting Princess Diana when she ...
Guest: Kiera Chaplin
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Aug. 14, 2023

Episode 28 – Getting Personal With Hollywood Hunk & TV Action Hero Lorenzo Lamas – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’s fascinating interview with iconic television star Lorenzo Lamas, they discuss how he won the role of ‘Lance Cumson” on the hit primetime 80’s soap opera “Falcon Crest," what it was like working with legendary stars like Jane Wyman, Lana Turner, and Rod Taylor during the run of the successful drama-filled series, how after "Falcon Crest" ended he carved out a niche for himself as an action-hero, showcasing his martial arts skills and his enthusiasm for Harle...
Guest: Lorenzo Lamas
27
Aug. 13, 2023

Episode 27 – Getting Personal With Hollywood Hunk & TV Action Hero Lorenzo Lamas – Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an attention-grabbing conversation with his good friend, actor Lorenzo Lamas - who is best known for playing the role of ‘Lance Cumson’ on the 1980s prime-time soap opera “Falcon Crest” and ‘Reno Raines’ in the 90’s syndicated hit show “Renegade.” During their fascinating chat, Lorenzo opens up about what it was like growing up with MGM film stars Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl, for parents and Olympic swimmer/actress Esther Williams as ...
Guest: Lorenzo Lamas
26
July 31, 2023

Episode 26 – “Sunset Blvd” Star Nancy Olson Livingston Recalls Her Glamorous Hollywood Life – Part 2

During the second part of Tony Miros’s fascinating interview with Academy Award nominated actress Nancy Olson Livingston he talks with her about her recently published memoir “A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour”, what it was like for her to work with director Billy Wilder on his iconic film “Sunset Blvd”, her memories of co-stars William Holden & Gloria Swanson, her thoughts about the musical version of “Sunset Blvd,” as well as other captivating st...
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July 31, 2023

Episode 25 –“Sunset Blvd” Star Nancy Olson Livingston Recalls Her Glamorous Hollywood Life – Part 1

On this special episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with the last surviving cast member from the 1950 classic film “Sunset Boulevard” and Academy Award nominated actress Nancy Olson Livingston! During their fascinating conversation Nancy discusses what it was like being a contract player at Paramount Studios during the golden age of Hollywood, how she got the part of “Betty Schaffer”, in Billy Wilder’s iconic film, “Sunset Boulevard” alongside William Holden and Gloria Swanson,...
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July 17, 2023

Episode 24 – Shining The Spotlight On Soap Star Ian Buchanan - Part 2

During the second part of their conversation, host Tony Miros chats with his neighbor, soap star Ian Buchanan about how he got cast on the prime-time TV series “Twin Peaks”, what it was like working with legendary director David Lynch, why his character Dick didn’t appear in the recent limited series “Twin Peaks: The Return” on Showtime, his recollection of filming at the Ambassador Hotel when he was playing legendary actor Peter Lawford in the TV movie “Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair” and hi...
Guest: Ian Buchanan
23
July 16, 2023

Episode 23 – Shining The Spotlight On Soap Star Ian Buchanan - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros has an illuminating conversation with actor Ian Buchanan who discusses his early years modeling in Europe, what it was like to suddenly become a huge daytime soap star when he landed the part of ‘Duke Lavery’ on “General Hospital”, how he had to get rid of his thick Scottish accent in order to work on American TV, how much he loves working with his long time co-star Finola Hughes, the challenges he faced taking on a much-hated character like...
Guest: Ian Buchanan
22
July 3, 2023

Episode 22 - Getting Acquainted With ‘Waltons’ Star Michael Learned - Part 2

During the second part of their conversation, host Tony Miros chats with four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned about the reasons why after seven seasons she left “The Waltons,” her memories of winning her first Emmy Award, her thoughts about the CW’s recent “Waltons” remake, why the critically acclaimed CBS drama “Nurse” was canceled after only two seasons, why she enjoyed working on the TV sitcom “Living Dolls” with a young Halle Berry, and what it was like working with Evan Pete...
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July 2, 2023

Episode 21 – Getting Acquainted With ‘Waltons’ Star Michael Learned - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with four-time Emmy Award-winning actress Michael Learned about her early beginnings in the theater at San Francisco's famed American Conservatory Theatre, how she got cast in the iconic role of ‘Olivia Walton’ on the long-running CBS drama series “The Waltons”, what it was like working on the set with Richard Thomas and the six child actors who played her children on the show, how she dealt with suddenly being America’s favorite TV mo...
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June 19, 2023

Episode 20 – Revisiting “Fever” With Karen Lynn Gorney - Part 2

During the second part of their conversation host, Tony Miros chats with actress Karen Lynn Gorney about the difficulties she had -- managing her new-found success -- after starring in one of the biggest movies of the decade “Saturday Night Fever,” what it was like working with her ‘Fever’ costars Donna Pescow, Paul Pape, Joseph Cali, and Barry Miller, how the Bee Gees song “More Than A Woman” seems to follow her wherever she goes, her excitement meeting her idol Sir Lawrence Olivier in London, ...
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June 18, 2023

Episode 19 – Revisiting 'Fever' With Karen Lynn Gorney - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actress Karen Lynn Gorney about getting her big break playing the role of ‘Tara Martin’ on the hit soap opera “All My Children,” the fateful taxi ride that got her the audition for the role of ‘Stephanie Mangano’ in the film “Saturday Night Fever," what it was like working with John Travolta on his first big movie, her challenges learning the dance moves for ‘Fever,’ what it was like shooting scenes for the film on the streets of ...
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June 5, 2023

Episode 18 – ‘Mad’ About Bryan Batt Part 2

During the second part of his conversation with host, Tony Miros chats with actor Bryan Batt about what it was like playing the role of “Salvatore Romano” the closeted art director for the Sterling Cooper Agency on AMC’s critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series "Mad Men", the excitement of winning two Screen Actors Guild awards, working with the handsome and talented Jon Hamm, and his memories of filming the Netflix revival of “Tales of the City” with Murray Bartlett -- and his role i...
Guest: Bryan Batt
17
June 4, 2023

Episode 17 – ‘Mad’ About Bryan Batt Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with actor Bryan Batt about starring in some of the biggest Broadway musicals of the ’80s and 90's including “Cats,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Starlight Expressed,” playing the role of “Darius” in Paul Rudnick’s groundbreaking comedy "Jeffrey" - both in the N.Y. and L.A. productions, as well as the film adaptation, and how he got the role of “Salvatore Romano,” the closeted art director for the Sterling Cooper Agency on AMC’s critically ...
Guest: Bryan Batt
16
May 22, 2023

Episode 16 – Everything’s Coming Up ‘Rosie’ With Carole Ita White Part 2

During the second part of his conversation with “Laverne & Shirley” star Carole Ita White, host Tony Miros gets the scoop about what it was like working with comedians Michael McKean and David Lander -- who played Lenny and Squiggy -- on "Laverne and Shirley," what it was like doing her first nude scene in the Barbra Streisand film “Up The Sandbox,” working on classic television shows like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Starsky & Hutch" and "Remington Steele," and the type of advice she gives her...
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May 21, 2023

Episode 15 –Everything’s Coming Up ‘Rosie’ With Carole Ita White Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros chats with character actress/acting coach Carole Ita White about her famous dad Jesse White - who appeared in the classic film “Harvey” alongside Jimmy Stewart, the time she met The Beatles at a Hollywood house party, how she got her big break playing the “bimbo with the bucks” ‘Big Rosie Greenbaum’ on the classic television sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” and what it was like working on set with the hilarious Penny Marshall and beloved Cindy Wi...